Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies - Teacher Education Program

Texas Tech University’s Teacher Education Program provides the upper-division coursework
necessary for students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies
with a specialization in either English as a Second Language (ESL) or Special Education.
Program graduates are prepared to earn certification as EC-6 teachers who can serve
the needs of ESL or special education students, in accordance with the graduate’s
area of specialization.

Program Overview

Texas Tech University's College of Education Teacher Education Program in Early-Childhood
to 6th Grade (EC-6) elementary certification consists of 129-132 credit hours of undergraduate
courses with a specialization in English as a Second Language (ESL) or Special Education.

123-132 credit hours

Students will earn 66 credit hours of core classes at the community college level
and the remaining 57-66 credit hours of upper division courses with Texas Tech. Students
can be admitted to the program with 45 credit hours and take courses with Texas Tech
University while concurrently completing core curriculum requirement at a community
college.

Classes are delivered using one or a combination of formats, including web-based,
interactive video conferencing (IVC) and face-to-face instruction at one of the University’s
Hill Country regional sites in Fredericksburg, Marble Falls, or Junction. Weekend
intensive classes, some travel, and field-based experiences are required.

Course rotation is offered in a cohort model. A new cohort begins every fall semester.

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Contact the program coordinator by phone.

Name: Kelly R. Fox, Ph.D.

Phone: 830.798.9548

Application Process

Although there is no application deadline, potential students are encouraged to submit
all application materials at least two months prior to projected fall semester initial
enrollment.

Degree Plan Requirements 123-132 semester hours

Lower Division General Course Requirements - 66 semester hours (required at the community
college level)

The following general course requirements for an Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT)
may be fulfilled at a community college. In the Hill Country area, Texas Tech has
lower-division articulation agreements with Austin Community College, Central Texas
College and Howard College. Credits and courses from other institutions will also
be considered during the admissions process and rated for equivalency. The requirements
to complete an AAT may vary by community college.

English

Mathematics

ENGL 1301 Composition I

MATH 1314 College Algebra

ENGL 1302 Composition II

MATH 1350 Fundamentals of Math I

ENGL 23— Literature Course

MATH 1351 Fundamentals of Math II

Speech

Child Development Course

SPCH Public Speaking

Choose from approved list of psychology classes

History

Science (One of EACH with lab)

HIST 1301 US History before 1877

Physical Science (PHYS or CHEM)

HIST 1302 US History after 1877

Life Science (Biology)

HIST 2301 History of Texas

Earth/Space Science (GEOL or ASTR)

Fine Arts (one of each)

Education

ARTS

EDUC 1301 Intro to Teacher

MUSIC

EDUC 2301 Special Populations

Behavior Science

Foreign Language

GEOG Regional Geography of the World

2 years of the same language in high school OR 2 semesters at a Community College

Upper Division Courses and Rotation

Below are the courses and rotations for ESL and Special Education. Courses are delivered
using one or a combination of formats, including web-based, interactive video conferencing
(IVC) and face-to-face instruction at one of the University's Hill Country regional
sites in Fredericksburg, Marble Falls, or Junction. Weekend intensive classes, some
travel, and field-based experiences are required. All face-to-face classes are offered
during the evening and on weekends to accommodate working students.

Financial Aid

There is a new federally-funded TEACH (Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education) Grant Program
for students who intend to teach in schools that serve students from low-income families
for at least four years and are seeking certification in high-need teaching fields.
Teacher candidates in high needs areas (Bilingual and ESL, Foreign Language, Mathematics,
Reading Specialist, Science, and Special Education) with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 may be eligible for grants up to $4000/year. This program is administered through
the TTU Financial Aid office. More information is available online.

A consortium agreement will allow you to use your financial aid at both your local
community college and Texas Tech University concurrently. For information and assistance with establishing a consortium
agreement, contact Jennifer Fisk in Office Of Financial Aid.

Q: What are some of the financial resources available?

A: Three resources include the Veteran Benefits, the Loan Forgiveness Program, and
Teach for Texas Loan Repayment Assistance Program.

Veteran Benefits

Veterans who have remaining GI Bill Education Benefits are entitled to a reimbursement
of their testing fees when they have completed teacher certification examinations
(ExCET or TExES). If this applies to you, you may want to find out more information
by calling the Texas Troops to Teachers Office at 1-800-810-5484.

Loan Forgiveness

Certain teachers who have outstanding Federal Stafford, Perkins, or Consolidation
Loans may be eligible to have up to $5,000 of their loans forgiven (in other words,
you won't have to repay the amount). To qualify for teacher loan forgiveness provisions,
certain criteria must be met. More information is available online.

Teach for Texas

Teachers in high needs areas may apply for an annual repayment of loans (up to $5000/year
for 5 years or $20,000 maximum). More information on this program is available online.

TEACH (Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education)

Teacher candidates (undergraduate and PostBac) in high needs areas (Bilingual and
ESL, Foreign Language, Mathematics, Reading Specialist, Science, and Special Education)
with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 may be eligible for grants up to $4000/year. This program
is administered through the TTU Financial Aid Office. More information is available
online.

Educational Aide Exemption Waiver

To address its growing need for more qualified teachers, the State of Texas created
a program that covers tuition and some fees for education aides who enroll in college
to become certified Texas teachers. The exemption may only be used at public colleges
or universities in Texas, including Texas Tech University and with our pathway partners
Central Texas College, Austin Community College and Howard College).